Skook News Obituaries: September 18th, 2024
Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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Sonia was born in Mahanoy City, PA on November 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Helen (Hoidra) and Harry Hadamaka.
Sonia graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1958.
She worked for the Mahanoy City Borough as an Office Assistant for many years. She also had a significant role in the Teen Canteen and helped to start the free lunch program in Mahanoy City. In the 1970’s she taught dance classes, also teaching dance through the United Cerebral Palsy organization.
She was a member of St. Paul's UCC Church in Mahanoy City where she was a member of the Choir and the Handbell Choir. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Mahanoy City Elks.
She was the wife of the late Russell Hiney for 60 wonderful years.
Sonia is survived by two daughters, Lisa Taylor of Fort Myers FL; Karen Pinchot of Ashland; son-in-law, John Pinchot of Tennessee. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Adrienne Pinchot and Tyler Shustack of Ashland; Noelle Pinchot of Tennessee; and three great grandchildren Landyn, Greyson, and Neela.
Friends and family may call Friday 9 to 11 AM at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc..
Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
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William D. Flaherty, 53, of Shickshinny, formerly of Minersville & Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday September 12, 2024.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Krolick) Flaherty.
He was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School. He went on to work as a Truck Driver for serveral transportation companies and was currentlly at S&L.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Sgt. Robert Flaherty and John Flaherty; Nephew Daniel Sleva.
He is survived by his wife Lorie Anne (Penson) Flaherty of Minerville; Sons Jonathan Springer of Pottsville; Cordell J. Flaherty of Minersville; Daughter Kelly Anne Flaherty of Minersvillle; Brothers Thomas Flaherty and his wife Judy of Delano; Michael of McAdoo; Stephen Flaherty and his wife Stacey of Mayfield; Sister Veronica Williams wife of Russell of Mahanoy City; Patricia Sleva and her husband Daniel of Morea; Susan Suglia and her husband Gustavo of Lancaster; Kathleen Donmoyer and her husband Rodney of Tower City; Nieces Nephews& Cousings
Funeral Services will be private at the convenence of the family. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to defray funeral cost to Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury St. Minersville, PA 17954.
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